Ray Lake Dam
Ray Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Audrain County, Missouri. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ray Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ray Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Clarence Ray (private). It impounds the Tr-sandy Creek near Middletown.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 353 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 240 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Audrain |
| Nearest City | Middletown |
| River/Stream | Tr-sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.20254, -91.48635 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 240 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CLARENCE RAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO11448 |
| Federal ID | MO11448 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |